What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursAssessment
The finished Hex sign will demonstrate learning and understanding.Class Experience
Come design a personal Hex sign based on Pennsylvania Dutch Hex sign examples and culture. Hex signs have been displayed on barns and homes around the Northeastern United States for hundreds of years. Together we'll learn about the these signs and the symbols that are displayed. Using Google slides and pictures, learners will understand the background of Hex signs as well as the focal point and unity in the designs. Color also has a significant role in Hex signs. Once learners have looked at examples and understand the symbolism in the designs, they will have the chance to create their own Hex sign with the symbols we learned about that have personal meaning. At the end of the class, learners will have the opportunity to share their Hex sign and why it is significant to them. Art supplies such as paper, cardboard, markers, and rulers will be needed for this class. No prior knowledge or art skills required.
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to explain and describe a Pennsylvania Dutch Hex sign.
Learners will design and create a Hex sign that is based on symbols which have personal meaning to them or their family.
Learners will be able to identify the unity and focal points of their design.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper, Cardboard or 9 inch circle to draw on Markers, crayons or colored pencils Ruler
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in History
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education
Master's Degree in Education
Twelve years experience teaching Social Studies in a public school
Teaching Certification in Social Studies grades 6-12 and Environmental Education K-12
Course work in Gifted Education from UC Berkeley at Irvine
Museum Studies courses from Johns Hopkins University
Native Pennsylvanian
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-8 learners per class